Work Visas and Entrepreneurship

On September 28, 2023, Jonathan Grode, Managing Partner of Green and Spiegel LLC, presented

  • To H-1B and O-1 faculty about how to maintain visa status while collaborating with industry or engaging in entrepreneurial start-up activities: Link to Slides
  • To F-1 students about OPT, STEM Extension OPT, and on the work visas available after OPT for work and entrepreneurial activities in the USA: Link to Slides

 

 

EB-1B for Outstanding Professors and Researchers / EB-2 National Interest Waiver

Recording of the August 2022 presentation by Ware Immigration about the process of obtaining permanent residence through

  • EB-1B category for Outstanding Professors and Researchers or
  • EB-2 category involving Waivers of the requirement for permanent employment on the basis of national interest (National Interest Waiver petitions - NIW). 

Purdue-Sponsored Permanent Residence

Recording of the September 2022 presentation about the Purdue-sponsored permanent residence process for faculty and staff.

Overview and Resources for I-485 Adjustment of Status

Recording of the September 2022 presentation about the Form I-485 Application for Adjustment process that individuals seeking permanent residence must undertake on their own. International Scholar Services does not support adjustment of status applications.